Nobody ever wants something to go wrong with their plumbing, but homeowners who have already experienced issues with their plumbing system know the value a quality plumber can bring. If you’ve never hired a plumber before, or haven’t yet found one you want to hire again, you may be wondering how you can choose the right plumber for your home. At Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we’ve been providing homeowners in Maryland with our plumbing services for years and wanted to talk some today about what you should look for in your next plumber.
Look for Someone With Experience
No matter the industry you’re in, experience is king. The knowledge gained from working within a trade for years is unparalleled. Over the years a plumber learns how to efficiently complete their jobs. When you’re looking to hire a plumber, one of the most important things you should look for is how many years they have been in business – you really should look for someone with at least a decade’s worth of experience.
Qualifications are Important
There are several amateur plumbers out there. Some of them are fine plumbers, but there are many who are average at best, and dangerous at worst, and it can be difficult to tell them apart. We’ve been called in to repair the mistakes of some amateur more than once over the years and believe us when we say the scenes weren’t ever pretty. A plumber with proper qualifications and licenses won’t cut and run if something goes wrong, and they are more likely to prevent things from going wrong in the first place.
Make Sure They’re Insured
When you have a plumber doing some work on the plumbing in your home, you don’t want something to go wrong, but if something does, you definitely want them to be insured. Your home’s plumbing system is valuable, and anyone performing any kind of work on it should be insured, otherwise, you could potentially find yourself paying the bill yourself.
Find a Versatile Plumber
There is tremendous value in having a plumber capable of handling all of your plumbing needs. Some plumbers only have a select number of services they specialize in, but at Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we offer a wide range of plumbing services. From installation to maintenance to repair, if you need something done to your plumbing, we can do it. We even offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services for those unfortunate late-night burst pipes.
Contact a Trusted Maryland Plumber
Whether you’re staring at a broken pipe right now, or are just looking for someone to perform a plumbing inspection, we’re here for you. Our team of experienced plumbing professionals has been providing homeowners in Maryland with top notch plumbing services for years. No matter what your plumbing needs are, at Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we can help. Reach out to us today to learn more about all of the different plumbing services we offer. We look forward to hearing from you!